Rejecting the "Deal of the Century" -A Reflection of Millennial Attitudes

Balf explores the rejection of the Deal of the Century that reflect the attitudes of the millennials. The relationship between the state of Israel and Jewish Americans is changing. These shifts are particularly apparent among Jewish-American millennials who are relatively informed about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and also critical of Israeli policy. Despite the ink that has been shed and the incessant hand-wringing about the decline of the American Jewish community, particularly among younger Jews, there is little evidence that such dire predictions have come to pass. Rather than the historically persistent straw man of "assimilation," it appears that younger Jews are endeavoring to reimagine and reinvigorate Jewish community and identity in ways that better suit their needs and circumstances. The vision of Jewish community espoused by younger Jews focuses on inclusivity and social justice, and many younger Jews hold leftist, progressive political views. Their political inclinations and perception of Jewish identity and community inform their critical attitudes towards US policy on Israel.